Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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