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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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