Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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