Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses