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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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