Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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