Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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