Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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