Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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