Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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