Find out more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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