Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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