Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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