Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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