Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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