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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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