Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student 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 technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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