Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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