Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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