Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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