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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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