Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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