Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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