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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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