Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education