Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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