Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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