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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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