Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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