Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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