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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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