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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources