Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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