Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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