Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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