Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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