Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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