Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition