Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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