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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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