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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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