Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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