Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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