Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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