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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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