Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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