Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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