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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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