Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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