Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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