Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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