Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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