Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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