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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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