Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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