Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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