Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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