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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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