Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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