Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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