Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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