Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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