Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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