Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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