Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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