Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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