Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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