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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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