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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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