Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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