Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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