Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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