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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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