Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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