Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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