Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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