Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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