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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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