Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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