Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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