Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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