Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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