Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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