Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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