Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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