Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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