Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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