Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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