Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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