Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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