Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education