Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy