Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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