Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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