Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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