Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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