Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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