Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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