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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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