Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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