Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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