Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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