Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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