Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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