Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly 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 several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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