Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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