Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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