Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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