Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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