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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition