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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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