Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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