Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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