Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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