Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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