Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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