Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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