Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning