Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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