Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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