Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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