Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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