Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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