Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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