Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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