Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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