Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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