Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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