Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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