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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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