Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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