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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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