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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs