Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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