Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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