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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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