Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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