Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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