Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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