Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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