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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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