Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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