Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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