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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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