Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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