Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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