Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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