Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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