Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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