Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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