Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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