Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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