Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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