Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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