Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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