Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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