Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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