Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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