Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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