Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education