Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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