Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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