Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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