Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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