Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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