Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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