Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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