Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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