Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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