Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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