Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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