Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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