Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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