Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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