Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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