Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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