Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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