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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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