Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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