Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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