Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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