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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning