Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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