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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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