Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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