Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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