Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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