Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning