Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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