Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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