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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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