Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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