Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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