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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education