Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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