Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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