Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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