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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Definition