Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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