Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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