Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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