Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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