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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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