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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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