Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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