Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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