Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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