Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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