Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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