Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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