Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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