Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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