Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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