Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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