Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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