Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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