Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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