Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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