Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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