Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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