Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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