Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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