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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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