Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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