Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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