Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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