Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping 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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