Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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