Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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