Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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