Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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