Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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