Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important 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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