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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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