Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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