Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education