Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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