Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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