Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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