Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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