Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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