Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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