Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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