Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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