Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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