Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important 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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