Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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