Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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