Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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