Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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