Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books