Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University