Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses 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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