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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources