Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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