Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes 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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