Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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