Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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