Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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