Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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