Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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