Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books