Learn more about the 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). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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