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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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