Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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