Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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