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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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