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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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