Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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