Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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