Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution