Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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