Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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