Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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