Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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