Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education