Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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