Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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