Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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