Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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