Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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