Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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