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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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