Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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