Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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