Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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