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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants 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 MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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