Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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