Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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