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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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