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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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