Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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