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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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