Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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