Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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