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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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