Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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