Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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