Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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