Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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