Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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