Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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