Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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