Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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