Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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