Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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