Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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