Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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