Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books