Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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