Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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