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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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