Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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