Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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