Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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