Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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