Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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