Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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