Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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