Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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