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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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