Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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