Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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