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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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