Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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