Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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