Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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