Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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