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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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