Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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