Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally 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 many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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