Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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