Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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