Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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