Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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