Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key 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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