Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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