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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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