Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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