Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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