Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not 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 subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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