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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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