Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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