Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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