Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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