Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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