Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology