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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University