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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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