Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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