Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals