Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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