Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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