Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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