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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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