Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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