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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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