Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy