Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses