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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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