Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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