Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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