Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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