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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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