Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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