Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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