Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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