Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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