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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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