Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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