Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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