Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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