Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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