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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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