Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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