Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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