Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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