Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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