Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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