Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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