Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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