Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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