Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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