Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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