Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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