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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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