Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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