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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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