Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology