Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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