Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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