Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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