Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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