Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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