Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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