Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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