Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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