Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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