Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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