Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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