Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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