Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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