Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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