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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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