Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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