Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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