Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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