Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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