Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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