Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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