Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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