Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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