Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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