Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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