Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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