Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University