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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)