Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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