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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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