Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources