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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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