Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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