Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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