Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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