Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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