Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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