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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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