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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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