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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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