Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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