Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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