Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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