Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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