Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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