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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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