Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition