Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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