Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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