Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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