Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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