Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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