Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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