Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key 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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