Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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