Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major 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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