Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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