Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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