Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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