Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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