Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines 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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