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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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