Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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