Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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