Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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