Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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