Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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