Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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