Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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