Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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