Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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