Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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