Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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