Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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