Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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