Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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