Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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