Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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