Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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