Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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