Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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