Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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