Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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