Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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