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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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