Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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