Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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