Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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