Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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