Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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