Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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