Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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