Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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