Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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