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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources