Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive 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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