Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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