Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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