Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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