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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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