Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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