Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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