Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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