Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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