Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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