Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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