Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses