Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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