Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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