Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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