Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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