Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education