Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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