Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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