Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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