Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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