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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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