Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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