Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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