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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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