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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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