Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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