Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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